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Hughes Contractors, LLC
4.8(
36
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Serving Covington, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did a great job. They were able to get our walkway done quickly and were considerate of our landscaping. It looks great and if we need any other work done we will definitely be reaching out to Hughes Contractors."
Commercial Concrete
Garage Demolition
Garage Demolition
Garage Demolition
Response time2 days
Response rate89%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Hughes Contractors
5.0(
18
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Serving Covington, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I use Hughes contractors weekly for many different excavation and concrete projects. They always do a great job and are a pleasure to work with! Highly recommended."
Excavating Project
Backfilled, finish graded, Seeded and matting
Concrete Sidewalk & Steps
Clearing and Grubbing
Clearing and Grubbing

+49

Response time3 days
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Five Guys Property Maintenance
4.2(
81
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Serving Covington, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"We hired Five Guys to come out and rebuild our deck add lattice work around it the deck and the shed and paint everything and rebuild one of the steps to the deck and install a pergola they did an awesome job they worked in freezing cold weather strong winds I am very satisfied with the work they have done"
Lawn Care
Huber Heights Pool Deck
Troy Remodel
Troy Exterior Remodel After
Troy Before

+15

Response time8 hrs
161 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Thorpe Site Solutions
5.0(
10
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Serving Covington, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My 450 ft long driveway badly needed to be regraded and needed a solution to the 2-3 seasonal springs that drained and washed and created deep ruts all winter and spring. TSS came and really studied the problems of the driveway, figured out a great multiple pipe drainage solution, regraded, dug out a boulder that was slowly working its way to the surface, installed the pipes. They used larger gravel around the pipes and a thick layer of gravel and dust over everything. Then rolled/compacted it all with a 3 ton roller. All of this in one day. They were very easy to work with, really listened to all of the unique issues the driveway has, carefully dug out peonies that were in the way of one pipe's end. They did a wonderful job and I'm hoping I can hire them to clear a couple of difficult hillsides befor winter too. First time in years that I can ask people to my house and not explain how to get up the driveway!"
Driveway Repair
Driveway Repair
Home Edition
Home Edition
Home Edition

+5

Response time1 day
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Smittys Lawn Care and Landscaping
4.2(
13
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Serving Covington, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They're a very good quality company, they have been around in this area for a long time and do good work in a timely manor. They are real good guys."
Response time1 day
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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DF Homes
4.8(
8
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Serving Covington, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Great experience all around. Fair pricing, quality work, and great customer service. I will definitely be using them in the future and will recommend them to anyone who needs excavation services."
Response time1 day
Response rate96%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Clark's Excavating
New to Angi

Serving Covington, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Clark's Excavating is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.\n\n

Response time10 mins
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Yes, chipmunk holes may have two or more entrances. Chipmunks can create an entire network of burrows. Having multiple entrances makes it easier for them when trying to escape from a predator, such as a snake, or if an entrance collapses due to flooding. Each entrance leads to the nesting chamber underground, which is where the chipmunk spends the majority of its time sleeping.

It takes one hour to dig a 10-foot trench by hand. Use a trenching shovel with a sharp tip and a long head. Plan for more time if your soil is heavy or rocky. Consider renting a trencher if you’re digging a long or deep trench or if you have challenging soil or terrain. 

Most professional excavation teams will charge between $8 and $15 per cubic yard. Calculate the cost by finding the volume of your pool—width x length x depth—and dividing it by 27. Then, multiply the price by the cubic yards from your equation. Budget for complications like a rocky lawn, hard-to-access pool area, or high local labor prices.

Yes, you can excavate in the winter, but it might make the job harder. Frozen ground is harder to dig, and snow or ice can make the work site more hazardous. A contractor may need special equipment and techniques, such as ground-thawing methods, to break through frozen soil. Although winter excavation is possible, it may take longer and be more costly than excavating during warmer months.

To locate an underground downspout, you should start by identifying where the above ground gutter drains. Look for an entry point, such as a pipe or elbow leading into the ground. Follow the surface path for signs like depressions, landscaping disruptions, or wet areas after rain. You can use a metal detector or plumber’s snake to trace the pipe underground. For deeper pipes, a professional locator tool or camera inspection may be necessary. Visual markers or utility maps can also guide the search.

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